skreddartime

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From skreddar (“tailor”) +‎ time (“hour”). Because of time, when it is begins to be not enough outdoor light to be able to read or sew, so the tailors (in old times) can take a short rest from the work before lighting the indoor candles or rushlights.

Noun

skreddartime m (definite singular skreddartimen, indefinite plural skreddartimar, definite plural skreddartimane)

1. twilight

   Synonyms: skumring, tussmørke, skomakartime

References

• “skreddartime” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.